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Patent AU-4002000-A (AU)
Title: External retaining device for a catheter and catheter assembly and method using same
Inventor: O'HARA DEREK
IPC: A61M25/02
Filed: 2000-02-17
Abstract: An external retaining device, individually or in combination with a catheter having an elongate tube, is provided. The external retaining device includes a base member having a lower surface and an upper surface with a passage extending therethrough. A tube guide portion extending from the upper surface of the base member has two side walls with an elongate channel therebetween. The channel has a first section located proximate the passage and bends upwardly along a smooth transition to a second section angled relative to the first section. A manually-operable clip assembly is located proximate the second section of the channel. The clip assembly preferably includes opposing clip elements mounted for pivotal movement between an open position and a closed position. Preferably, pivotal movement is accomplished by forming the side walls of elastic material and affixing each clip element to a corresponding side wall, such that flexure of the side walls toward each other moves the clip elements to the open position. The elongate tube of the catheter is thereby directed through the passage and positioned within the channel to form a smooth 90° bend, and secured in place at the second section of the channel with the clip assembly moved to the closed position. An internal retaining device also can be used in combination with the external retaining device.
Patent AU-4084489-A (AU)
Title: Method for color monitoring the level of finish applied to textile materials and for color coding textiles materials
Inventor: HINES JOHN BERY
IPC: D06P3/00
Filed: 1989-08-29
Abstract: A method is provided for temporary coloration of textile materials which comprises applying to said textile materials an amine-reducible tint in an amount sufficient to provide coloration to said textile material, said tint being characterized by the formula:  R{A-[alkeneoxy constituent)nX]m}p wherein RA is the organic, easily reducible dyestuff radical, A is a linking moiety in said organic, easily reducible dyestuff radical selected from the group consisting of -N-, -O-, -S-, or -CO2-, the alkenyl moiety of said alkyleneoxy constituent contains from 2 to about 4 carbon atoms, n is an integer of from 2 to about 300, m is 1 when A is -O-, -S-, -CO2- and 2 when A is -N-, p is an integer of from 1 to 5, and X is a member of the group consisting of -H-, -alkyl, -alkylcarboxylate, or -arylcarboxylate; and contacting said amine-reducible tint with an amine compound in an amount sufficient to reduce said tint whereby said coloration of said textile material is removed.
Patent AU-4132885-A (AU)
Title: Drive for root canal treatment
Inventor: LEVY GUY
IPC: A61C1/07
Filed: 1985-04-17
Abstract: Drive head for an endodontic treatment instrument composed of a support body provided with a passage, an instrument support member having a longitudinal axis and mounted in the passage for movement relative to the body in the direction of the longitudinal axis, and drive components coupled to the instrument support member for inparting to the instrument support member alternating movements in the direction of the longitudinal axis, said instrument support member supports an andodontic treatment instrument in a manner to cause the instrument to move with the support in the direction of said longitudinal axis and to have a freedom of rotation about the longitudinal axis and relative to the support body and/or to cause the alternating movements in the direction of the longitudinal axis to have a variable amplitude.
Patent AU-4422893-A (AU)
Title: Monoclonal antibody against protein C
Inventor: ESMON CHARLES T
IPC: C12P/
Filed: 1993-07-28
Abstract: A Ca<2+> dependent monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to a specific twelve peptide sequence (E D Q V D P R L I D G K) in the activation region of the protein C. The antibody does not bind to activated protein C and can be used to inhibit activation of protein C by thrombin-thrombomodulin. The antibody can be isolated from cell culture or ascites fluid in large quantities by affinity chromatography with mild conditions using the peptide bound to an immobilized substrate. The antibody has a number of specific uses in isolation and characterization of protein C and as a model for the design of Ca<2+> dependent antibodies for the isolation of other proteins, as a diagnostic, and as a therapeutic to prevent activation of protein C. The protein c can be naturally produced or produced by expression of the recombinant gene. Advantages of the antibody in purification of protein C include the specificity for protein C and not activated protein C, and the unique Ca<2+>-peptide binding specificity which allows the binding site to be protected when it is being immobilized on the chromatographic support. In vivo, the antibody has been demonstrated to inhibit tumor growth. The antibody can also be used to promote clotting in patients having high levels of Factor VIII inhibitors.
Patent AU-4667399-A (AU)
Title: Fractionation process
Inventor: ALANDER JARI
IPC: C11B7/00
Filed: 1999-06-01
Abstract: The invention refers to a process for fractionating a vegetable oil giving one or more solid fractions suitable for confectionary applications as well as a liquid fraction rich in unsaponifiable biologically active components. The liquid fractions of shea butter and rapeseed oil having a high content of phytosterols and tocoferols, respectively, are useful for cosmetical and pharmaceutical preparations.
Patent AU-4735697-A (AU)
Title: Method and apparatus for increasing receiver immunity to interference
Inventor: HUTCHISON JAMES A
IPC: H04B1/00
Filed: 1997-09-30
Abstract: A method for adjusting the gain of a receive circuit, thereby improving a receiver's immunity to interference. The circuit has an LNA which amplifies the received signal (1702). The receive signal power is controlled by enabling or disabling the LNA in response to the measured received signal power (1704). The received power level is periodically compared to a threshold (1704). When the received power level is greater than the threshold, the LNA is disabled (1706). The LNA is re-enabled when the received power level is less than the threshold (1708), and there are no significant intermodulation components detected (1710). The intermodulation components are detected by briefly enabling the LNA and detecting the resultant change in the measured signal power (1710). If the detected change is more than a predetermined amount, then there are significant intermodulation components present, and the LNA is not re-enabled (1706). Otherwise, there are not significant intermodulation components present, and the LNA is re-enabled (1702).
Patent AU-4738089-A (AU)
Title: Whirlpool bath provided with hot water blow-off control
Inventor: HARAGA HISATO
IPC: A61H33/02
Filed: 1989-12-29
Abstract: A whirlpool bath is provided with a bathtub body (1), a circulating pump (P), a hot water circulation path (D) disposed between said bathtub body (1) and said circulating pump (P), a plurality of blow-off nozzles (2, 3, 4) which are mounted on said respective terminal ends of the hot water circulation path (D), and an air intake portion (5) connected to the hot water circulation path (D) to permit blowing of air-mixed hot water into said bathtub body (1) from the blow-off nozzles (2, 3, 4) and control means (C) for controlling at least one out of the degree of opening of each blow-off nozzle (2, 3, 4), degree of opening of the air intake portion (5) and the number of revolutions of said circulating pump (P) to provide the blow-off of the hot water in various modes which are different in the blow-off amount and pressure in wide ranges. Namely, the whirlpool bath is capable of giving a various kinds of massaging effect including a stimulating effect and a relaxing effect to a bather.
Patent AU-4762496-A (AU)
Title: Edible products having inorganic coatings
Inventor: BEYER DANIEL L
IPC: A23L1/164
Filed: 1996-01-18
Abstract: An edible product having a thin inorganic coating on at least a portion of its surface. The coating preferably forms a moisture/oxygen barrier to result in a coated edible product having an improved shelf-life. The edible products include foods and pharmaceuticals. The inorganic materials used for the coating include SiO2, SiO, MgO, CaO, TiO2, ZnO and MnO. Processes and apparatuses for depositing a thin film of inorganic material onto an edible substrate are also disclosed. The preferred processes include sputtering and vapor deposition. The preferred apparatus provides for the continuous production of coated edible products.
Patent AU-4808990-A (AU)
Title: Convertible vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LACKNER JOHN R
IPC: A47L/
Filed: 1989-11-27
Abstract: A convertible vacuum cleaner providing a detachable upright handle permits the vacuum cleaner to be used as an upright cleaner for cleaning rugs, carpets, and the like. A detachable portable hand cleaner handle is also provided which is mounted when the cleaner is to be used as a portable hand cleaner. A resiliently biased, releasable connector is mounted on the filter bag to detachably connect the filter bag to either of the handles. The connector is connected to the upright handle. The connector is resiliently connected to the bag so that the bag remains in proper extended position in all operating positions of the upright handle. A receiver having a socket and a mating blade on the handles permits the two handles to be selectively mounted on the power unit of the cleaner. The portable handle provides a shoulder strap which is retracted into the handle by a reel when not in use and is locked at any selected extended position when the shoulder strap is in use.
Patent AU-4954290-A (AU)
Title: Method for manufacturing a system for the storage of liquid or gas and a storage system manufactured according to the method
Inventor: HAHN TORBJORN
IPC: F17C3/00
Filed: 1990-01-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the construction of a system for storing liquid or gas in a storage space (1) in rock (2) or earth, lined with thin sheet (11), comprising a layer of a particle shaped drainage material (18), e.g. sand, gravel, or the like, in a space (16) between rock or earth and the thin sheet lining. An intermediate wall of corrugated sheet (15) is disposed at a distance from the rock or earth wall (17) and is anchored in the rock or earth wall. The space between the intermediate wall of corrugated sheet and the rock or earth wall is at least partly filled with said particle shaped drainage material, so that said material forms at least a layer between the intermediate wall of corrugated sheet and the rock or earth wall, the thin sheet (11), which shall form the lining, being fastened to the side of the corrugated thin sheet facing the interior of the storage space. The invention also relates to a storage system constructed according to the method.
Patent AU-5059879-A (AU)
Title: Fluidised bed process and apparatus
Inventor: ANDERTON NICHOLAS WILLIAM RICH
IPC: C08G63/42
Filed: 1979-09-05
Abstract: A process (and apparatus therefor) for carrying out thermally initiated chemical reactions or physical changes by heating a particular substrate in a fluidised bed having hotter zone(s) and cooler zone(s) between which the fluidised particles circulate, the dwell time in the hotter zone(s) being sufficiently short so as to prevent the particles undergoing an undesirable thermal transformation, and/or the dwell time in the cooler zone(s) being sufficiently long to allow chemical reaction and/or physical changes to take place which prevent undesirable thermal transformations occurring in the hotter zone(s). The fluidised bed process is applicable, for example, to the polymerisation of a low molecular weight poly(ethylene terephthalate) and to a process for the preparation of poly (ethylene terephthalate) from a terephthalic acid and ethylene oxide.
Patent AU-5101779-A (AU)
Title: Attaching a fitment to a pouch
Inventor: CHRISTINE W C
IPC: B65B61/18
Filed: 1979-09-20
Abstract: Apparatus for receiving fitments from a supply and transferring such fitments until one fitment is positioned in a predetermined location adjacent to a flexible thermoplastic sleeve which is used to make a pouch. In this position, a pilot pin engages the fitment and holds the fitment while the transfer mechanism is retracted and thereafter a press forces the fitment into engagement with the pouch and the fitment is welded to the pouch by a welding mechanism located within the sleeve.
Patent AU-5210186-A (AU)
Title: Poker machine
Inventor: CLARKE GEORGE
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 1986-01-08
Abstract: A slot machine of the type having a plurality of rotatable reels, each bearing an annular row of various symbols on the outer surface thereof, or a corresponding CRT display, which selects and displays combinations of symbols during each game, and which pays out coins not only when predetermined prize-winning combinations of symbols occur on prize-winning rows but also when a predetermined number of consecutive lost games take place.
Patent AU-5217300-A (AU)
Title: Technique for securely storing data within a memory
Inventor: NOVAK LARS
IPC: G06F21/24
Filed: 2000-05-29
Abstract: A technique for securely storing data within a memory is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the technique is realized by encrypting the data using a non-verifiable personal identifier, and then encrypting a reminder using the same non-verifiable personal identifier. The encrypted data and the encrypted reminder are then stored in the memory. The stored encrypted data and the stored encrypted reminder can only be correctly decrypted using the non-verifiable personal identifier. Also, a correctly decrypted reminder provides an indication of correctly decrypted data. The non-verifiable personal identifier is not stored in the memory so as to insure security of the system.
Patent AU-5458199-A (AU)
Title: Leak-resistant cryptographic indexed key update
Inventor: KOCHER PAUL C
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 1999-07-02
Abstract: Chip cards are used to secure credit and debit payment transactions. To prevent fraudulent transactions, the card must protect cryptographic keys used to authenticate transactions. In particular, cards should resist differential power analysis and/or other attacks. To address security risks posed by leakage of partial information about keys during cryptographic transactions, cards may be configured to perform periodic cryptographic key update operations. The key update transformation prevents adversaries from exploiting partial information that may have been leaked about the card's keys. Update operations based on a hierarchical structure can enable efficient transaction verification by allowing a verifying party (e.g., an issuer) to derive a card's current state from a transaction counter and its initial state by performing one operation per level in the hierarchy, instead of progressing through all update operations performed by the card.
Patent AU-5493001-A (AU)
Title: Electrical pulse tranformation using optical delay lines
Inventor: PESCOD CHRISTOPHER RALPH
IPC: G02B6/28
Filed: 2001-05-08
Abstract: A recirculating optical delay line 30 has a laser 32 controlled by wavelength control 33 so as to vary the wavelength of radiation over time to provide a first input 34 to an optical modulator 35 . The modulator 35 modulates the intensity of the first input 34 with a pulsed electromagnetic frequency signal 36 to produce a pulsed modulated optical signal 39 . The signal 39 passes through an optical coupler 40 into a delay loop 41 having a delay fibre 44 arranged to delay the signal 39 for a predetermined duration. The wavelength control 33 is arranged to vary the first input 35 so as to ensure that overlapping pulses of the signal 39 in the delay loop 41 are at different wavelengths, thereby inhibiting optical mixing effects between the overlapping pulses.
Patent AU-5505500-A (AU)
Title: Novel nucleotide sequences coding for the pgi gene
Inventor: DUNICAN L K
IPC: C12R1/15
Filed: 2000-09-01
Abstract: Isolated polynucleotide containing a polynucleotide sequence selected from the group   a) polynucleotide which is at least 70% identical to a polynucleotide which codes for a polypeptide containing the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID no. 2, b) polynucleotide which codes for a polypeptide which contains an amino acid sequence which is at least 70% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID no. 2, c) polynucleotide which is complementary to the polynucleotides of a) or b), and d) polynucleotide containing at least 15 successive bases of the polynucleotide sequence of a), b) or c), and process for increasing metabolic flux through the pentose phosphate cycle by attenuating the pgi gene. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-5558294-A (AU)
Title: Methods for determining platelet function
Inventor: SHAW ANDREW R E
IPC: G01N33/86
Filed: 1993-12-03
Abstract: The invention provides a method for determining platelet function in a mammal comprising providing platelets from the mammal, contacting the platelets in suspension with at least one immobilised ECM protein or an effective fragment or analog thereof while applying to the platelets an effective mechanical stimulus for an effective period of time and determining the platelet activation produced. The invention provides a method for monitoring the efficacy of pharmacological agents affecting platelet function in vivo and in vitro.
Patent AU-5729590-A (AU)
Title: Method and apparatus for variable speed scanning of bar codes
Inventor: FRONTINO LOUIS J
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 1990-05-01
Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for scanning an optically readable code such as a bar code at a variable scanning velocity. Such variable velocity scanning has the effect of normalizing the density of code elements to be scanned thereby eliminating the need for the scanner operator during the course of bar code decoding to vary the distance between the scanner and the optical code for a predetermined range of code element densities.
Patent AU-5806999-A (AU)
Title: Method and system for locating a mobile subscriber in a cdma communication system
Inventor: MESECHER DAVID K
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 1999-09-03
Abstract: The present inventation provides a base station comprising: 
a plurality of antennas, each of the antennas separated by a known distance; 
means for transmitting a first spread spectrum signal having a first code; 
means for receiving, using the plurality of antennas, a second spread spectrum signal having a second code, the second spread spectrum signal time synchronized with the first spread spectrum signal; 
means for making a distance determination based on in part a timing difference between the second code of the received second spread spectrum signal and the first code of the base station's transmitted first spread spectrum signal; 
means for comparing a phase difference of a carrier signal of the second spread spectrum signal as received by each of the plurality of antennas; and 
means for determining an angle of the received second spread spectrum signal using the known distance between the antennas and the phase difference; and 
means for determining a location of a source of the second spread spectrum signal using the determined angle and the distance determination.
Patent AU-6070601-A (AU)
Title: Parking aiding device
Inventor: SHIMAZAKI KAZUNORI
IPC: B60R1/00
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for assisting steering at the time of parking which allows the driver to easily ascertain the steering timing and steering amount at the time of parking. Connected to a controller 51 are a start switch 53, a function selecting switch 56, a yaw rate sensor 52 for detecting the angular velocity in the yaw angle direction of the vehicle, and a buzzer 54 for providing the driver with steering information in the form of sound. The controller integrates the angular velocity in the yaw direction detected by the yaw rate sensor and calculates the yaw angle of the vehicle, on the basis of which it identifies the parking step which the vehicle is in. And, it provides the driver with an operating method and an operating timing in correspondence with each step as vocal steering information. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-6602600-A (AU)
Title: Method for the production of a powder of an elastic material
Inventor: DEGERMAN ROLF
IPC: C08J11/06
Filed: 2000-07-27
Abstract: A homogeneous powder mainly consisting of an elastic material, such as vulcanised rubber, is produced by first forming a composite body of larger particles of the elastic material, bound together by a thermoplastic material. The composite body is then subjected to mechanical treatment, e.g. grinding, producing a homogeneous powder having a particle size of less than 1.5 mm and consisting of up to about 80% by weigh of vulcanised rubber.
Patent AU-6615090-A (AU)
Title: Anti-viral material
Inventor: STEWART DEREK
IPC: A61P31/12
Filed: 1990-10-25
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB90/01638 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 19, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 19, 1992 PCT Filed Oct. 25, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO91/06311 PCT Pub. Date May 16, 1991.Anti-viral material comprising a mannose-specific lectin obtained from a bulb of the plant family Amaryllidaceae, for example Narcissus pseudonarcissus, and the use of this material to produce a medicament and a vaccine. The material is effective against RNA viruses which contain glycoproteins with mannose (alpha-1>3) or (alpha-1>6) mannose linkages, for example HIV or HTLV such a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Human T Lymphotropic Virus (HTLV) and can also be used as a diagnostic.
Patent AU-6863894-A (AU)
Title: Transition metals as treatment chemical tracers
Inventor: HOOTS JOHN E
IPC: G01N33/18
Filed: 1994-07-21
Abstract: Methods for utilizing transition metals as tracers in aqueous liquid systems are provided by this invention. Transition metals with low background levels in system waters are identified as preferred when soluble in said aqueous liquid systems. The transition metals show low levels of deposition on equipment scale and provide reliable information as to the process history of the liquid systems.
Patent AU-6868091-A (AU)
Title: Device for collecting and processing fat tissue to produce endothelial cell product
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 1991-01-04
Abstract: The invention is an endothelial cell procurement and deposition kit for collecting fat from a patient, processing said fat to produce an endothelial cell deposition product, and depositing said product on the surface of a graft, all under sterile conditions established and maintained within the components of said kit comprised of: fat collection means for collecting subcutaneous fat from a patient; digestion means connectable to said fat collection means to maintain sterility during reception of said fat and for retaining said fat under sterile conditions during rinsing and digestion to produce a digested product; endothelial cell isolation means connectable to said digestion means for maintaining sterile conditions during reception of said digested product and for separating and isolating microvessel endothelial cells from said digested product to produce an endothelial cell product; cell deposition means connectable to said isolation means for maintaining sterile conditions during reception of said endothelial cell product and for depositing said cells on the surface of a graft to be implanted in a patient and facilitating implantation of said endothelial graft into a patient. A single device for collecting and processing tissue to produce endothelial cell product is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent AU-6878801-A (AU)
Title: Combustion powered tool suspension for iron core fan motor
Inventor: MOELLER LARRY
IPC: B25C1/08
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a combustion powered hand tool constructed and arranged for driving a driver blade (146) to drive a fastener into a work piece, said tool comprising 
a combustion chamber (36) defined in part by a cylindrical head (34) ; 
a combustion chamber fan (164) ; 
a motor (40) connected to said fan (164) ; and 
a suspension mechanism (50) connected to said motor (40).  The motor (40) is a conventional iron core motor.